Mark Lindsay at the Heineken HPDO
Thursday, August 13, 2009
2009 Heineken High Performance Dinghy Open Updated Coverage
Long Island Sound’s only high performance dinghy event, the 2009 Heineken High Performance Dinghy Open is returning again this Columbus Day weekend on October 10 & 11, 2009. Hosted by American Yacht Club, in Rye, NY, the 6th running of the Heineken HPDO promises exciting action for all racers and spectators.
This year, racers in all classes will be greeted at the HPDO with a surprise. The group will be joined by Mark Lindsay one of the most celebrated boat builders in the New England region. Mark is responsible for construction innovation that produced what are widely regarded as the first of the “modern” 505s for the likes of Steve Benjamin, Gary Knapp, Steve Taylor, and Cam Lewis. Now of a 20 year vintage, Mark’s 505 hulls are still finding top finishes in national and world class events. His focus on structure and lightweight construction yielded boats that tolerate impressive amounts of rig tension. The boats are also far more durable than other boats using construction methods at the time. In addition to his work in the 505 class, Mark has produced Olympic and World Championship winning boats in both the Flying Dutchman and Fireball classes as well as countless regatta winning keelboats. HPDO attendees will have the opportunity to hear him speak about his experiences at the dinner on the Saturday night. Mark might also be sailing one of his boats.
Participation will be well up on previous years with over 100 boats expected, with strong fleets from the International 505, FD, Foiling Moths, RSK6, Viper, A-Cat classes, many of which are locally based. A new class taking part this year is the F18 Catamaran, with promises of 10+ boats. Other classes expected to sail in the as classes or in a PY division are International Canoe, 49er, Contender, 470 and I14. An invitation is also out to Solo Swifts and Musto Skiffs to take part. Class starts will be given to classes of 6 or more boats, and the Heineken HPDO welcomes additional attendance from other high performance classes. Please contact the event organizers at HPDO@cloud9.net or visit www.hpdo.org for additional information.
High performance small boat sailing continues its local renaissance at American Yacht Club with the 505 fleet now at 13 boats, the RSK6 approaching 20 boats plus members with I14s, Foiling Moths, Tempests, A-class and F18 class catamarans.
The NOR and online Entry (by Yacht Scoring www.yachtscoring.com ) for the 2009 Heineken HPDO is posted on the AYC website at www.americanyc.org Competitors are encouraged to sign up early to help the organizers and make sure you get the shirt size you want.
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